Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela

<p>US president sent a ‘blunt message’ to his South American counterpart, sources say</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/24/visual-guide-us-military-presence-caribbean">How the US campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the Caribbean</a></p></li></ul><p>Donald Trump reportedly gave Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum to relinquish power immediately during their recent call – but Venezuela’s authoritarian leader declined, demanding a “global amnesty” for himself and allies.</p><p>On Sunday, the US president confirmed the call had taken place, telling reporters: “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly, it was a phone call.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/trump-maduro-ultimatum-relinquish-power-venezuela">Continue reading...</a>